Where are you?

" True friends aren't the ones who make your problem disappear. they are the ones who won't disappear when you're facing problems..."

"Leo, why do you have the same sweet lavender smell like the person I kissed that night?" Ian asked in soft and timid voice.

"Ian you are too obsessed with this Soul kisser or first kiss whatever you call it, just close your eyes and rest, we still have an hour to reach" Leo said patting his head and helping him lean on his shoulder.

They both were too tired today, after reaching home they quickly said goodnight and went home to sleep, just to wake up on time for school next morning. Ian finally decided to give up looking for this person who took his first kiss only to stop himself from going crazy. Though he would regret not knowing who gave him his perfect kiss.

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New day, New morning but same school and same boring teachers Ian thought, the only thing excite him today was the painting that he was going to complete. Ian loved painting, that was the only time he shut himself from entire world and free his soul to paint whatever comes to his mind. He was filled with limitless happiness and was content while drawing. He was busy capturing beautiful moments he shared on beach last evening on his painting, just when the lights went off.

It was stubbornly dark, the windows of the room were boarded up, leaving only the slimmest of slithers for rays to struggle through the room, Ian carefully started walking towards the door hoping to open it and get some light. The door was bolted from inside, but how? he remembers leaving the door open. The only logical explanation for it was that someone else is inside the room. Without making himself obvious Ian turned his head sharply as he thought he had sense a movement. His heart began pumping quickly and his neck began to sweat as he stood there petrified unable to make any movement. He decided to take off towards the door when he saw a quick shadow appear near his feet and he almost tripped trying to avoid it. he slammed into the exit door, reaching for the iron handle near somewhere his hand to open it, only to hear someone.

"Going somewhere?" someone asked.

Ian immediately turned to see who it was a silhouette approached him and grabbed him by his arms. "Don't you dare try to leave, I have some unfinished business with you" he said.

"Darren?" Ian asked. It was Darren who was holding him by his hands pushing him against the wall breathing heavy. He had ready to kill someone look on his face.

"Who do you think you are?" Darren said . "You think with that pretty face of yours you can have whoever you want." Darren was angry and Ian could sense it.

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Paul was looking for Ian, he did not return from art class as promised. Paul went around asking everyone if anyhow has seen Ian. His phone was not reachable and with time Paul could only feel more concerned about his friend. He tried calling Leo.

"Leo have you seen Ian anywhere? He was suppose to meet me for chemistry class after he finished his painting, but he hasn't returned yet and his phone is not reachable" Paul said with concern.

It was unlikely that Ian would disappear without informing anyone, He was very much particular about studies and never skipped lectures. Leo could not think of any reason, why Ian was not to be found, he asked Paul to look in the canteen and library while he will look at other places. Leo ran towards the arts room first only to find the room locked from inside. Leo knew a quiet place where Ian likes to complete his drawings, and he decided to look for him there, while running towards the top floor taking stairs he thought of Darren in his mind, but shrugged the thought thinking he was being too skeptic. After reaching, he looked around and called Ian's name multiple times, but received no response. Ian was not at that usual place where he liked to finished his drawing. Leo started to panic, feeling of fear was taking over him which he never felt for anyone, not even himself.

"Where are you Ian...." Leo said with teary eyes.

Different thoughts were running in his mind, If Ian was in art class before why was the door locked from inside, waiting no further he started running downstairs towards the art room.

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"What do you want Darren? Turn on the lights and let me go its not funny". Ian said looking at Darren perplex.

"Who said I'm trying to be funny, isn't that your job Ian. Singing Korean songs for girls, making them laugh only to make them fall for your beautiful smile" Darren said making his grip tight on Ian who was struggling.

"What are you saying Darren, stop it or else I will start screaming for help" Ian said in threatening him.

"Coward! now you want to scream, is it? you act all great man model, brave, fearless when girls approach you and even protect them walking them to school, isn't it.?

"What do you mean Darren?" Ian said as he was unclear why his secret admirer turned into psycho.

"Don't act all innocent and oblivious as if you don't know what I am talking about" Darren said pinning him with all his strength against the wall.

"Stop pretending, I saw you that night with her singing, laughing having fun. I tried to approach but you kept bothering her with your silliness which she found all cute and couldn't stop laughing. What is it about you ha? What is it that she likes. You even walked her to school after that, I saw you both busy talking entire way to school" Darren said demanding reply.

"Who she? Who are you talking about Darren?" Ian is still confused.

"I am talking about MIanmIan you fool, I am here to warn you stay away from her, she is mine" Darren said threatening him.

Ian who was all scared and having near death experience suddenly started laughing as he realised the whole situation. Looking at his quirky smile Darren was about to punch his face when Ian heard big bang on the door.

"Ian!.... Ian! Are you inside, open the door. Open the door whoever is inside" Leo yelled at the top of his voice.

Darren immediately let go of Ian and started to panic. The moment Ian felt grip loosened on his hand he ran towards the door to open it. Just to find Leo all frightened and tired from running floor to floor looking for Ian.

Leo looked at Ian, "Are you okay?" he enquired looking at Ian from top to bottom, the other just nodded.

Leo turned his attention from Ian towards the person standing inside, without wasting a single minute Leo walked inside the room and swing his right hand at Darren to give big blow on his jaw causing his head to suddenly spin around knocking him out.